In episode 51 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Dean Curtis, CEO of Ingage and former leader at Palm and Apple, as he shares his journey from teaching to tech leadership, offering insights on mobile innovation, AI, and the evolving role of technology in business and communication.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the power of technology in shaping our world.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:29] iPhone's impact on business communication.

[00:04:12] Mobile computing's early adoption.

[00:08:21] Technology adoption and fear.

[00:14:13] Home improvement sales conversations.

[00:15:53] Building trust in contracting.

[00:19:21] Trust in brand loyalty.

[00:24:05] College vs. starting a business.

[00:26:56] College alternatives for students.

[00:30:59] Work-life balance and leadership.

[00:36:05] Leadership and empathy in decision-making.

[00:38:19] Legacy and impact in leadership.

[00:41:43] Subscribe and leave a review.

QUOTES

• "When you are at the tip of something, you don't realize that you're in the middle of it." -Dean Curtis
• "The best leaders understand that work and life will collide." -Dean Curtis
• "I always say legacy over like and impact over image." -Blake Elsner

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Blake Elsner

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Dean Curtis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanc23/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deancurtis23/ 

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Ingage: https://ingage.io/